US Bridges

County Highway over Jones Canyon

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · 4E N61 Kansas Sl · Structure no. C002905010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Jones Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Jones Canyon in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesJones Canyon
Location4E N61 Kansas Sl
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates40.0027, -101.4812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Jones Canyon built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Jones Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Jones Canyon carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Jones Canyon?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Jones Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.